When we're younger, these lines are only noticeable when the muscle contracts, like when we scrunch up our face, wink or squint. But ultimately (and unfortunately) the continual folding invites the lines to stay for good -- even when the muscles are relaxed.

So is it possible to return to the smooth surface we started with? And can skin care products really help? Yep. The proof: three words … eye wrinkle creams.

I've tried many of these eye products, and while they are okay, I would like to share what works for me. The very best eye firming creams I've ever tried (and trust me, I've spent a ton of time & money trying to find great eye products) are, in reverse order:
3. Dior Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Eye Treatment, $93
2. La Mer Eye Balm Intense + La Mer Eye Concentrate, $180 each
1. Chanel Sublimage Eye Cream, $225
This Dior line is great overall, and decently priced. The results are quite good. If you have a little extra to spend and are really out to find AMAZING results, try the La Mer duo or the Sublimage by Chanel. In all honesty, the Chanel Sublimage line is by far my fave, and not just for the eye area (the serum and face lotion is awesome, but this article is about eyes, so...!). The La Mer, like I said, is great, but I discovered that to get the very best results, you really need to buy both the Eye Concentrate and the Eye Balm and use them together. I decided that buying both was a bit pricey, so I tried the Chanel Sublimage eye cream. That alone worked better (for me, at least) than both the La Mer eye products together! Compared to $360 for both La Mer eye products, $225 for the Chanel Sublimage is the winner, hands down. Perhaps the Sublimage line doesn't get the hype that La Mer does, but it should!

I wanted to try The Vitamin Enhanced Face Firming Serum from Made from Earth even though it had some mixed reviews. I have using it daily for almost three weeks. I am just starting to show my age and I don't really have wrinkles, just a few fine lines. I do however wake with puffy, tierd looking eyes that last most of the day and they make me feel like I look old and wrung out.
It is a little heavy compaired to what I usually use. I found I don't like it under full makeup, which I only do 2 or 3 times a week for work when I have to go in. Most days I do simmple 5 minute makeup and then I use it twice a day.
Now the best part, my sad eyes do seem to respond to the Vitamin Enhanced Face Firming Serum. I didn't expect much so I am thrilled to see any change. I took before pics and in a few more weeks if I feel brave I will post the afters. My husband and I see a change. My upper lids have a little more lift and are not as puffy/tierd lookig. It's subtle and not a miracle or anything but I have gotten compliments that I look good, or healthy several times this week. I'll take it!

I do a great deal of research on the web. A while back, I found a few independent sites that rate cosmetics. One, and I'm paraphrasing, stated that experts say that consumers do not need to buy eye creams at all! Less expensive facial moisturizers often contain the same ingredients. They specifically mentioned Olay Daily Regenerating Serum had almost identical ingredients to Olay Regenerist Eye Cream. The serum is more than three times the size of the eye cream and they sell for about the same price. Experts say both are perfectly suitable for any area of the face, including under the eyes and for eyelids. They did say that creams with caffeine are better for puffy eyes. I have been using the serum around my eyes and feel it works as well as various eye creams I've used in the past. I use only Olay products and like that this is a multi-use product so I'm saving money.